Once tents are pitched, the fire's blazing and dinner's cooking, it's time to put a cocktail in every camper's hand. With just a few essentials, you won't have trouble mixing up these simple yet clever elixirs.

Maple Old Fashioned

Who doesn't love a good Old Fashioned? Rather than rather than sweetening the classic recipe with packets of sugar, however, bring along a bottle of maple syrup. Whatever's left can top your pancakes in the morning.

Earl Grey Infused Gin Cocktail

Simply throw a bit of earl grey tea into your gin bottle and squeeze a few lemons, and just a couple hours later you'll be ready to whip up this refreshingly caffeinated concoction by Andrea at The Framed Table.

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